Contemporary War Poetry
First World War Poetry
War Poetry and Anti-war Poetry
The wide selection of contemporary war poetry on this website is vigorous, moving, opinionated and heart-felt. It is by both soldiers and civilians.
Opinions expressed are not always shared by the editor. My aim has been to offer a wide selection of war poetry for those who feel concerned and affected by modern warfare. Comparisons with poetry of the First World War are often illuminating.David Roberts (Editor)
New poems added 2009 and 2008
Poems by Tatiana Retivov (New)
Israel attacks Gaza Strip:
Words, words poem 6 1 09 (New)
27 December 2008. New poem.Israel/Palestinian Conflict
Poem by Israeli soldier, Eliaz Cohen (New)A new poem for Christmas by Felicity Currie
Poems of the Falklands War by Bernie Bruen
Poem by Pippa Moss
War Poetry added to this Website in 2007 - Plus web links.
Iraq - the start of the war - 2003
Iraq and other poems late 2005
Iraq and other poems early 2005
Vietnam War (Curt Bennett)
Falklands War Poetry, Northern Ireland,
On this web site
Iraq War Poems and wars of the twentieth century
This site includes poems by former soldiers, people who have lived in war zones or have close connections with those involved in wars, plus people who have been deeply concerned about recent wars.
Poems from a US pilot, Curt Bennett, recording his Vietnam experiences. (He has also written on events in Iraq and commemoration of the Second World War.)
Poetry about the Falklands War 1982, including the psychological consequences which are still being experienced today.
Also included are poems relating to the Kosovo war 1999, Persecution of the Jews 1945, and persecution of the Palestinians 1948-2008.
New poets are from Britain, USA, Israel, Iraq, Canada, Belgium, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam and India.
Poems for Remembrance Day
Several of these have been read at Remembrance Day events in Britain. We are always pleased to hear of poems being used and will pass on news to the poets. Poets like to be asked if their poems may be used. I have never known of a refusal, or a request for payment. Please email enquiries to the address below.
New book of contemporary war poetry War Poetry in the British media
Comments, enquiries and suggestions about any matter to do with this web site will be welcomed.
Dear
Poets
Many thanks to all the poets from all over the world who have
contributed to this website. You show that concern for issues of war
and peace is still intensely felt and that the writing of war poetry
continues to be an important branch of literature.
My policy is to include every poem that has something to say, whether it is an insight, an observation, an expression of emotion, a comment. If you feel your poem has been overlooked in my bulging inbox don't hesitate to email again and point out the oversight.
Readers will find many fresh and rewarding poems.
Your War Poetry?
To submit poems or write to us on any matter please email us.
Please note that because of the amount of spam received a new email address has been adopted till the problem is fixed, (making use of the website editor's wife' email address). All emails (2008) should be addressed to
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Please:
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Background
information
Background information about author and/or poem is always welcome as
this can often enhance readers' appreciation of the poems.
Your contact details will not be passed on to anyone, but all enquiries will be forwarded to poets. The ownership of copyright remains with the poets. See below.
Phone and fax (UK) 01 444 232 356
This site was last updated 13 March 2009.
David Roberts, Web site Editor, www.warpoetry.co.uk
End of First World War. Attitudes, assessments and predictions by poets and others, including more poems of the time.
Poetry by Maureen Jones on the sinking of the troop ship,The Aragon, 1917
War Poetry Anthologies
Minds
at War - the largest anthology of poetry of the First World War.
The classic poems and popular
verse, with a wealth of background information.
Out in the Dark -
Anthology of First World War poetry recommended for students and the
general reader.
Classic poems,
historical contexts, explanatory notes, extracts from poets' letters
and diaries, biographical information.
Poets of the First World War
Wilfred Owen - An introduction to his life and war experience
Edward Thomas - a glimpse of his nature
The First World War and its Poets
Modern poets who have written about the First World War
Brief Lives of 25 War Poets
Poems of the First World War
War Poems (some with notes)
Dulce et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Wilfred Owen
Here Dead We Lie by A E Housman
Peace by Rupert Brooke
This is no case of . . . by Edward Thomas
First World War Poetry On this web site
Information about anthologies of First World War poetry, including the largest available. Information about war poets, their lives and times (diaries and letters). War poems: from 1914-1918 (with explanatory notes), Social and historical context. Portraits of war poets. Maps of the Western Front.
First World War Poetry Index Page
Links page Poetry, war poets and war and peace studies - Information and links to related useful organisations
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For war poetry of the First World War (and information about its poets), plus poetry about, Iraq, Falklands, Sierra Leone, Palestine/Israel, the Holocaust and Vietnam go to: www.warpoetry.co.uk
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Contemporary war poetry in this website appears by permission of the authors. They retain the copyright. If you wish to use any of the poems for publication or public presentation or transmission please contact the website editor who will be pleased to approach the poets for permission to use their work. So far permission has always been granted. Use of texts by students writing in the course of their studies is permitted under copyright law and needs no special permission.
Contemporary war poetry presented on the website, www.warpoetry.co.uk is copyright, the authors©1960-2009.